o5 L12 - Internal Threats

What is an example of a deliberate internal threat?

• Visiting untrustworthy websites
• Intentional stealing or leaking of information
• Unintentional disclosure of data
• Downloading from the internet

Why might an individual seek to override security controls?

• To prevent accidental internal threats
• To protect the company's data
• To improve the efficiency of security controls
• To allow a third-party attacker to gain access to the system.

Which three are examples of an accidental internal threat?

• Unintentional disclosure of data
• Visiting untrustworthy websites
• Use of portable storage devices
• Intentional stealing or leaking of information

What is a potential risk of using portable storage devices in the workplace?

• Unintentional disclosure of data
• Downloading from the internet
• Accidentally introducing malware to a business system
• Visiting untrustworthy websites

What can be a consequence of downloading from the internet?

• Intentional stealing or leaking of information
• Infecting the company's system with malware
• Unintentional disclosure of data

What risk can be associated with visiting untrustworthy websites?

• Unintentional disclosure of data
• Intentional stealing or leaking of information
• Being infected by malware or tricked into revealing confidential information